'I had to hide who I was when I lived on a tough council estate - now I finally feel free'

It’s hard to imagine anyone but Billy Crystal in When Harry Met Sally, but apparently, Tom Hanks was also in the running for the role.

Harry Potter movie franchise.She played Professor Sprout in Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets and Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 and although she admits that the movies introduced her to an entire new generation of fans, she said the franchise “doesn’t mean as much to me as it does to them.”She told Vogue: “For me, Harry Potter wasn’t important. I was very glad I got the part and I enjoyed being in it and meeting all the people, but it’s not Charles Dickens.”Despite that she added: “People come up to me and say ‘I just love you’, and want to hug me.

Demi Lovato is still working on understanding her identity. Lovato, who recently announced she was adding back in "she/her" pronouns in addition to "they/them" pronouns, explained why she made the change in a recent interview with GQ Hype Spain. "I constantly had to educate people and explain why I identified with those pronouns.

Tenants of Falkirk Council flats will remain responsible for keeping communal areas clean after a report revealed the cost of providing the service would be close to £2 million and would have to come from increased rents.

A version of this story about H.E.R. and “Beauty and the Beast” first appeared in the Comedy Series issue of TheWrap’s awards magazine.Few multi-hyphenates working these days can claim the take-over of industries quite like H.E.R. In just the last four years, the California native with the signature spectacles has racked up five R&B Grammys, an Oscar (for her stirring “Fight for You” from “Judas and the Black Messiah”) and a Children’s and Family Emmy for a tune from Netflix’s “We the People.” And after her spirited turn as the beloved Belle from Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” in ABC’s 30th anniversary special, the Primetime Emmy might be calling.

Simple and sweet. Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup’s courthouse wedding perfectly suited their relaxed romance, a source exclusively reveals in the latest issue of Us Weekly.

Gotham Knights has been cancelled after just one season.The DC Comics-based drama was one of three scripted CW series which were facing the axe along with Superman & Lois and All American: Homecoming, which have both been renewed.Despite being a “respectable ratings performer” since it was premiered in March, the show has now been cancelled, according to Deadline.It is believed that under different circumstances, the show could have made it to a second season but, with the business model of the CW changing under its new ownership, only a handful of existing scripted series could make the cut.Gotham Knights, which was written by the Batwoman trio of Chad Fiveash, James Stoteraux, and Natalie Abrams, picked up in the aftermath of Bruce Wayne’s murder, with his rebellious adopted son Turner Hayes (Oscar Morgan) forging an unlikely alliance with the children of Batman’s enemies – Duela (Olivia Rose Keegan), Harper Row (Fallon Smythe), and her brother Cullen Row (Tyler DiChiara) when they are all framed for killing the Caped Crusader.A synopsis for the show, when it was first announced, added: “As the city’s most wanted criminals, this renegade band of misfits must fight to clear their names.

Alaina Scott, 30, married the love of her life, Matt Moeller, on June 9. The wedding took place in Detroit, Mich., alongside 125 of their closest family and friends.

The Flash showrunner Eric Wallace will be telling fellow American writers “we are not in this alone” when he returns home from London later.

She’s ready for it! Whoopi Goldberg revealed she’d be up for taking over Wheel of Fortune after Pat Sajak steps down as host next year.  

much-hyped “straight news” operation when it explained to viewers via text along the bottom of the screen that Biden is a “wannabe dictator” who personally ordered Trump’s arrest.No. Really.

Tough as Nails is coming back for a fifth season.

It sounds like Kanye West may be telling friends to forget about Kim Kardashian — because he’s found his real soul mate now!

Anita Baker has been receiving criticism online from Babyface‘s fans, and asked the singer to “call off” the social media hate.Baker is currently on the ‘Songstress’ tour, her first tour in nearly 30 years, with Babyface supporting her. Last month, his opening set in Newark was cut short after starting nearly two hours late and Baker has complained about his sets being too long.Due to her complaints about the Indianapolis-born singer running over the allotted time, Anita Baker has received backlash online.On June 11, the BET Lifetime Achievement Award winner took to Twitter to explain her disappointment, alluding that Babyface is going over his contractual set time and making her late.Baker wrote, “It was 9:30pm.

CNN and MSNBC decided to skip live carriage of former President Donald Trump’s post-arraignment speech at Mar-A-Lago on Tuesday night, leaving Fox News as the only major cable news network to cover it live.

EXCLUSIVE: After winning the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar for Women Talking, Sarah Polley is on to the most epic undertaking of her filmmaking career thus far, as Deadline understands that the filmmaker is in talks to helm a live-action take on Bambi in very early development at Disney.

Ivanka Trump, who recently wore an all-white ensemble, has channeled Kate Middleton’s fashion again. Over the weekend the former First Daughter celebrated her 13-year-old daughter Arabella’s bat mitzvah wearing the same caped Jenny Packham gown that the Princess of Wales wore to the premiere of “No Time to Die” in 2021.As noted by Page Six Style, Ivanka rocked a $5,400 turquoise version of the glittering gold gown Middletown wore to the movie premiere.

. Season 4 contestant Wendi Kong, who got engaged to fellow contestant Jimmy Forde after meeting in the pods, didn't get her storyline or engagement covered when the show aired earlier this year.«I think emotionally, it was a relief,» Wendi shared of being cut from the show on the podcast with former alums Natalie Lee and Deepti Vempati.

Zendaya is not having it! The actress has seemingly responded to reports that on Saturday June 10, she was denied entry to a restaurant in Italy because of her outfit. DailyMail reported Monday that she showed up to the Terrazza Borromini, in Rome, where she had a reservation, and was refused entry.In photos published by the outlet, Zendaya, who recently celebrated Tom Hollands birthday, is seen wearing an amazing outfit, which included a black cropped tube top, that showed off her toned abs.

Prior to Treat Williams’ death, he spent over three decades married to his wife, Pam Van Sant.

Love Island viewers have demanded ITV give a "raise" to the producers who managed to find lothario Tyrique Hyde. Since entering the villa on day one, the 24 year old semi-professional footballer has made connections with a number of the beautiful women.The arrival of two new bombshells last night saw the reality star keen to get to know another woman, much to the dismay of his current partner, Ella Thomas. Every moment on the show is heavily dissected, with fans flocking to Twitter to share their thoughts now Tyrique's head has potentially been turned by another Islander.

https://t.co/27ETuDLLf1— P!nk (@Pink) June 12, 2023My grandfather is spinning in his grave. https://t.co/Qb5lV9ChbF— Abigail Disney (@abigaildisney) June 12, 2023The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement: “We are aware of these groups that aim to agitate and incite people with antisemitic symbols and slurs.

Loving her the way he wanted to. Kanye West and Bianca Censori made headlines earlier this year with their marriage ceremony — and the duo’s bond has only grown since then.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Miriam Margolyes’ acting career includes a BAFTA-nominated role in Martin Scorsese’s “The Age of Innocence,” “Reds,” “Mulan,” “Call the Midwife” and a lot more, but it’s her appearance as Professor Sprout in two “Harry Potter” movies that have made her a recognizable face across the world — not that Margolyes cares too much for the beloved franchise. Speaking to Vogue UK for a new profile, Margolyes acknowledged that her two “Harry Potter” movies introduced her to an entire new generation of young people but said the franchise “doesn’t mean as much to me as it does to them.” “For me, ‘Harry Potter’ wasn’t important,” Margolyes said. “I was very glad I got the part and I enjoyed being in it and meeting all the people, but it’s not Charles Dickens.”

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor I’m on the phone with J. Harrison Ghee when they walk into their dressing room at the Shubert Theatre before Tuesday night’s performance of “Some Like It Hot.” It’s their first show since winning the Tony about 48 hours earlier, taking home the prize for leading actor in a musical for their work as Jerry/Daphne.  “Oh, my God,” Ghee says. “There are a lot of flowers here.” Then they sigh and choke up. “I can’t believe this,” says Ghee, who identifies as nonbinary. “Flowers from Billy Porter!” The card reads, “Welcome to the club, bitch.”

Since arriving in the Love Island villa last week, it’s safe to say Mitchel Taylor has captured the attention of many viewers at home, particularly in light to his attitude towards Molly Marsh. But while the 26 year old Yorkshire based islander may have divided opinion on who he should be coupled up with, he has still established a firm fanbase among viewers at home.

Riley Keough is officially filing to become the SOLE trustee of her late mother’s estate.

Pat Sajak, 76, is retiring after his 41st season. “The View” co-hosts discussed Sajak’s impending exit Tuesday while interviewing “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings, asking him to weigh in on the longtime star’s departure and possible successors. “Well, Pat’s a legend, I mean, over 40 years?” Jennings mused.

John Whittingdale Guest Contributor John Whittingdale, U.K. Minister of State at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, has unveiled his vision for the sector on the back of the British government’s ambitious plans to grow the creative industries by £50 billion ($63 billion). So far this year, films made in Britain have taken audiences from the depths of the ocean (Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”) and into different dimensions (Marvel’s “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania”). U.K. visual effects pioneers continue to bring creatures and worlds beyond our wildest imaginations to life on big screens across the globe. And there is more to come from U.K. studios before 2023 is out, including anticipated titles such as Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie,” “The Flash” and the next instalment of “Mission: Impossible.”

Tuesday’s Love Island is set to be a dramatic one, following the two new bombshells, 30 year old Charlotte Sumner and 27 year old Leah Taylor, having been on dates with three boys each. After Tyrique, Mitchell and Zachariah were all picked for a date, body language expert Darren Stanton revealed Molly Marsh felt ‘jealous’ and ‘feels threatened’ as she watched. Viewers witnessed islander Molly peering through the balcony to watch Zach and Mitchel on their dates with the new bombshells and, speaking on behalf of Spin Genie, expert Darren says she showed signs of ‘jealousy’ and feeling ‘sidelined’.

Pat Sajak is retiring after 41 seasons, and the show undoubtedly won’t be the same without him. But eventually, someone will have to step in — and Whoopi Goldberg is very much interested in being that person, apparently.Whoopi revealed as much on Tuesday’s episode of “The View,” during the panel’s interview with “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings.

It’s been nearly 10 years since “Outlander” started, so Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe know each other very well.

Work on the new Denny Eastern Access Road (DEAR) will finally start by early August, as councillors have formally agreed to appoint a contractor.

“The Little Mermaid” is lighting up the box office and could follow in the footsteps of the photoreal CG-filled “The Lion King” and “The Jungle Book.” While those films were blockbusters, it has not been confirmed as to whether this seemingly less epic offering will be intended for theaters or, as we saw with “Pinocchio,” “Lady and the Tramp” and “Peter Pan and Wendy,” Disney+.Sarah Polley is coming off an Oscar win for Best Adapted Screenplay for the critically acclaimed “Women Talking,” which was her first directorial effort in over a decade following the autobiographical documentary “Stories We Tell.” Like Barry Jenkins boarding a prequel to “The Lion King” centered on Mufasa, this seems to be a case of a recent indie darling striking while the iron is hot.Time will tell as to whether “Bambi” will prove as heartbreaking as Polley’s “Away from Her” or “Take This Waltz,” but the child star-turned-acclaimed director seems an unusually appropriate fit for what is likely to be an emotional butt-kicker.An adaptation of Felix Salten’s 1923 novel, Disney’s animated “Bambi” is considered one of the early classics of the earliest era of Walt Disney’s animated output. “Bambi” was the fifth Walt Disney animated feature film, released by RKO Radio Pictures in 1942, and has earned $267 million worldwide over its original release and copious reissues.Polley joins a long line of esteemed auteurs choosing to play in the Walt Disney live-action remake sandbox, including Tim Burton (“Alice in Wonderland,” “Dumbo”), Kenneth Branagh (“Cinderella”), Niki Caro (“Mulan”), David Lowery (“Pete’s Dragon,” “Peter Pan & Wendy”) and Guy Ritchie (“Aladdin”) among others.

Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan rom-com that could've been!Hanks' wife, Rita Wilson, is revealing the reason Hanks turned down a role opposite Ryan in the 1989 hit, . Appearing on Bruce Bozzi's iHeart Podcast,  on Tuesday, Wilson shared that Hanks was going through a divorce from his first wife, Samantha Lewes, at the time, and couldn't relate to Harry's storyline and his melancholic view over his wife Helen leaving him.Hanks divorced Lewes in 1987 after nine years of marriage, and went on to marry Wilson in 1988.

A doctor at a Scots super hospital where a number of unexplained infections took place was unable to say the facility was safe for children, an inquiry has heard.